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Meet the Design Director Behind Reformation’s Sustainable Shoe Line

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

The glittering world of fashion sometimes overshadows the grit and innovation that drives it. It’s easy to get lost in the excitement and runway lights, forgetting the transformative work that occurs behind the scenes. Today, with the climate crisis looming large, the industry stands at a crossroads. Consumers are wiser, and sustainability isn’t just a trendy tag; it’s become the lifeblood of a successful fashion business. For Joni Pangsaeng, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it is the epicenter of her design philosophy.As the Senior Design and Merchandising Director of Accessories at Reformation, Joni has been at the forefront of this eco-conscious shift, not just championing the cause but also ensuring it not just fits in with what’s in style but also innovates and starts trends. When she took the reins in 2021 to relaunch Reformation’s footwear program, it wasn’t merely about aesthetics or market trends. Her team didn’t just redraw the blueprint; they ...

How Dr. Amir Hashemloo Empowers His Clients and Reshapes Lives through Facial Contouring

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

In the world of facial beauty procedures, Dr. Amir Hashemloo stands out for his unique achievements, reshaping lives and empowering women through his innovative approach to facial contouring. His revolutionary technique, the Correction of Eye and Eyebrow Frame (CEEF), introduced in 2017, has transformed the landscape of facial beauty procedures. Before his groundbreaking method, traditional injections often resulted in unnatural shapes and disrupted facial proportions. Dr. Hashemloo’s unique insight into facial anatomy and his dedication to preserving the natural state of the face have led to remarkable transformations for thousands of his clients.The root of Dr. Hashemloo’s approach is in the deep understanding of facial proportions and aesthetics. His method focuses on enhancing not just specific facial features but the overall harmony and balance of the face. Unlike conventional approaches that often neglect the width of the skull and temple, Dr. Hashemloo’s CEE...

Here is the Secret to Reigniting the Passion in a Sexless Marriage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

The clinical definition of a sexless marriage is one where you haven’t had sex in six months or more.I disagree.My definition of a sexless marriage is when your wife starts treating sex as a chore to tick off the to-do list. She’s doing it because she feels like she has to, rather than because she wants to.Let’s be honest guys – we don’t just want sex! We want love. We want emotional connection, respect, and a wife who adores us.As soon as passionate intimacy feels like a job for your wife, all of this disappears. And oftentimes, it is because she isn’t getting any of these things from you. She has put up a wall between the two of you – and no matter how much you talk, you can’t seem to get past it.I’ve been there. My wife Kathryn and I were stuck in an extremely toxic marriage for years. If I’m being honest, it was abusive in every way.My behavior and disrespect towards her caused her to completely check out. I belittled her daily and attacked who she was as a woman, wife, and moth...

The Beloved Belle Vie Returns To The West Side And Chef Tony Nguyen to Crustacean – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

Vincent Samarco’s beloved West Side French bistro Belle Vie, which closed as a result of the pandemic, is taking up residence at Marissa Hermer’s Draycott in Pacific Palisades through the New Year. Spirited owner Samarco will serve up a selection of his menu hits, pour his favorite wines and can be spotted dancing around the dining room to his own curated French playlists. Expect baked raclette, steak entrecote, beef tartare, cassoulet, Angel’s eggs, warm goat cheese salad, a selection of quiches for brunch and plenty of joie de vivre.Vincent Samarco and Marissa Hermer (Courtesy The Draycott) And speaking of comebacks, chef  Tony Nguyen has returned to Crustacean Beverly Hills as the newly installed Culinary Director and managing partner after his 2021 departure. He will oversee culinary operations for all the restaurants and will be leading future restaurant openings.With former Yamashiro sushi chef Eijiro Nagano at his side, Nguyen will kick off the New Year in the sumptuous ...

SJSU completes $73 million deal to house students in downtown San Jose hotel tower

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

SAN JOSE — San Jose State University and developer Throckmorton Partners have struck a landmark $73 million deal to house hundreds of SJSU students in one of the towers of downtown’s Signia Hotel, officials announced Thursday.Throckmorton Partners is buying the southern tower of the double-highrise Signia Hotel in downtown San Jose and will lease the building to SJSU in a transaction that could dramatically improve the vibrancy of the city’s urban core.The Bay Area real estate firm paid slightly more than $73 million to buy the southern tower, according to a grant deed in Santa Clara County.“Our students are the heart of all that we do at San Jose State University,” said SJSU President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson. “This new housing option will expand our campus footprint and add student vibrancy to the downtown corridor.”Student room in Spartan Village on the Paseo, a San Jose State University student housing complex in the south tower of th...

A’s owner John Fisher speaks: ‘We did everything we could’ to stay in Oakland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

Finally, John Fisher is making public remarks.The Oakland A’s owner addressed the media shortly after the MLB owners voted to approve the A’s move to Las Vegas at the owners’ meetings in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday morning.“I understand that it is an incredibly difficult day for Oakland fans,” he told reporters. “And I just want to say we made every effort and did everything we could to try to find a solution there and it was only in the last couple years we began to turn our attention to another market.”Fisher also released a statement and sent a letter to some fans.His statement:“I want to express my gratitude to the owners and commissioner for their thoughtful deliberation and positive votes in favor of our relocation to Las Vegas.“Today marks a significant moment for our franchise, and it’s met with mixed emotions – sadness for this change and excitement for our future. I know this is a hard day for our fans in Oakland. We made sincere efforts to keep our tea...

Analysis: Is the Warriors’ poor shooting an outlier or a trend?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

In the first 12 games of the season, the Golden State Warriors have shown what makes them contenders, and what might keep them from contending.They won five of their first seven on the road, easily performing better away from home than last season. They did it with grit, poise and otherworldly performances by Stephen Curry. They’ve also won with the bench either maintaining leads or spearheading comebacks in the non-Curry minutes.They’ve also shown why they aren’t fully solidified as contenders thus far. In their six losses, the Warriors’ lack of size has been a painful highlight but not the most concerning. It’s in their struggles to score.Golden State is now 6-6 and in the middle of a four-game losing streak. In three of these games, they shot under 40 percent from the field. Granted, it’s early in the season and it’s a small sample size but I’m wondering if this is more of a slump and it’s just an outlier, or if it is the result of how they are being defended. There’s a case to b...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Palo Alto the week of Nov. 6

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

A house that sold for $6.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Palo Alto in the past week.In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $3.1 million, $1,950 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Nov. 6 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.3 million, condominium in the 4200 block of Rickeys WayThe sale of the condominium in the 4200 block of Rickeys Way, Palo Alto, has been finalized. The price was $2,300,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in November. The condominium was built in 2008 and has a living area of 1,913 square feet. The price per square foot was $1,202. The condominium features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.9. $2.6 million, single-family home in the 700 block of Kendall Ave.The sale of the single family residence in the 700 block of Kendall Ave....

Alec Baldwin considered plea deal, along with a reality TV show, as criminal charges still loom

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

As much as Alec Baldwin has insisted he was not responsible for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, he considered taking a plea last month in the two-year-old case, which has led to critics branding him a “killer” and has put his long-heralded film and TV career in jeopardy.NBC News, citing two sources, reported Wednesday that Baldwin and special prosecutors in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, had discussed his taking a plea deal in the October 2021 shooting on the set of the Western film “Rust.” It’s not known what charges Baldwin considered as part of a plea deal, according to NBC News.But the talks ended when special prosecutors announced last month that “additional facts have come to light,” which they believe shows that Baldwin has “criminal culpability” in Hutchins’ death. Prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis also said that they would convene a special grand jury to consider whether to recharge Ba...

Oakland A’s fans won’t surrender after MLB owners’ relocation vote

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:02:53 GMT

A’s fans awoke Thursday morning to the news that MLB owners had unanimously approved the team owner’s request to move out of Oakland.There was sadness. More outrage directed at John Fisher. But no surprise.And definitely no surrender.“If you know anything about A’s fans, they are powerful and creative,” said Bryan Johansen, one of the founders of the “Last Dive Bar” A’s fan club. “There’s a lot of stuff that is going to go into the pot, and it’s simmering.“They messed with the wrong fan base.”In a social media post, the Oakland 68s fan group said, “We take our representation of the Oakland A’s fanbase very seriously and right now it’s hard to be diplomatic, especially when MLB and the A’s are turning their backs on one of the most diverse cities in America … We will challenge this relocation and seek to disrupt it in any way possible.”The results of the 30-0 decision came on the final day of the winter owners meetings in Arlington, Texas.For many, it was just part of being an ...